Party Dress for a "MadMen" Shindig

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This is pattern 107 from BWOF November 2007.
When my friend Sarah told me she was having a MadMen-themed cocktail party for her b-day, it was just the perfect excuse to sew up a party dress,
Although pretty simple in shape, the bodice has interesting lines, thanks to a center front seam and bust darts originating from the center seam as opposed to the side seams. It creates a “cross” effect that I haven’t seen often.
The skirt has wide inverted pleats and hidden pockets in the side seams.
I love that it has a retro 50’s vibe while still being quite modern.

The main design adjustements I made, aside from fitting adjustments:
-lower neckline by 1.5cm all around
-extended shoulderseams 2cm to cover a bit more of my shoulders
-added a full lining – the pattern only includes neckline and armhole facing.

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This ‘Mad Men’ inspired dress is gorgeous and you look great in it. I really love the clothes you create as you fit and finish everything so well. This pattern has always been a favourite of mine,so I may just have to give it a go. My New Years resolution is going to be ‘use everything in the stash before buying anymore fabric’. By rights, I will be the best dressed girl in Australia if I achieve that resolution. Happy New Year and happy sewing in 2013.

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Thank you so much! I say a girl should treat herself to a fancy party dress everyonce in a while, so go for it! I wish I had time to turn everything in my stash into the garment i imagine…
Happy new year to you too!

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